The main difference is that the nature is different, the source of the name is different, and the history is different, as follows:
A. The nature is different
1, Red Cross
Red Cross generally refers to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
2, Red Crescent
Red Crescent "is" the "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies" recognized by the Arab world local organizations. In layman's terms, the Red Crescent is the Red Cross of the Arab region.
Two, different sources of the name
1, the Red Cross
Most countries in the world use the red cross on a white background as the emblem, and called the Red Cross.
2. Red Crescent
Most countries in the world use the red cross on a white background as a symbol and call it the Red Cross. Some Islamic countries use a red moon on a white background as their emblem and call it the Red Crescent. National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies form the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Three, different history
1, the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded on February 9, 1863, at the initiative of Swiss Henri Dunant. It was then called the International Committee for the Relief of Wounded Soldiers and was renamed the International Committee for the Relief of Wounded Soldiers in 1880. It is the world's first established Red Cross organization, but also a Swiss civil society. It is composed entirely of Swiss citizens and is protected and bound by Swiss law, with its headquarters in Geneva.
2, the Red Crescent
Red Crescent founder is Mr. Henry, on August 2, 1864 because of the continuous war and sympathy, and thus the creation of the Society, has a history of more than 150 years.
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